Jharkhand - Study Mode

[#551] Tilaiya dam was the first of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of Damodar Valley Project. It was constructed across the
Correct Answer

(C) Barakar river

Explanation

Solution: Tilaiya Dam was the first of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of the Damodar Valley Corporation. It was constructed across the Barakar River, at Tilaiya in Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand and opened in 1953.

[#552] The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) is situated on the bank of which river?
Correct Answer

(A) Subarnarekha

[#553] The total length of the Damodar River is
Correct Answer

(B) 592 km

Explanation

Solution: Damodar River, in north-eastern India, rising with its many tributaries, notably the Bokaro and Konar, in the Chota Nagpur plateau of south-central Bihar state. It follows a generally eastward course for 368 miles (592 km) through West Bengal to join the Hugli (Hooghly) River south-west of Kolkata (Calcutta).

[#554] The Subarnarekha River falls from a height of 320 feet at
Correct Answer

(B) Hundru Waterfall

Explanation

Solution: The Subarnarekha river approx 45 km away from Ranchi, falling from a height of approx 320 feet from the mountains, forms an extremely beautiful Hundru Falls. This waterfall is famous for its mesmerizing natural beauty, perfect picnic spot, and a paradise for trekking lovers.

[#555] The rivers of Santhal Pargana mainly originate from
Correct Answer

(A) Rajmahal hills

Explanation

Solution: The rivers of Santhal Pargana originate from hills of Rajmahal, while rest of rivers originate from plateau of Netarhat, Ranchi and Hazaribagh.